I found a nice 10-5 at the local pawn shop the other day. I only had a few minutes, so I gave it a quick once-over. It's a pencil barrel, and it seemed to me to be a longer barrel - did they make a 5"? If not, it must be a 4". I've been practicing with my SP101 lately, so anything seems long compared to it. The Smith locks up tight in all 6 cylinders and probably in the 85%+ range on bluing. A little surface rust; no pits. Didn't have the chance to try to peer down the barrel. They're asking $250. From what I've read using the "search" feature on smith 10-5s, that's an OK price. I think I might offer $225 OTD and see if they bite.
I did almost go over the counter at the clerk, tho. I asked to see the revolver. He pulls it off the wall, opens the cylinder to check for empty (well done, so far) but then in good Hollywood Cop Show style, flips his wrist and snaps the action closed. I refrained from screaming, but did...encourage...him to not do that again.
If I can, I'll swing by this afternoon and try to check cylinder/barrel allignment and barrel condition. If it's all well & good, is $225 a good price? If allignment is out, that's negotiation power (how much $$???), but is it still a worthy investment knowing a gunsmith will need to address something?
Thanks,
Q